How far is Spring Creek, NV from Gardnerville, NV?
The driving distance from Spring Creek, NV to Gardnerville, NV is about 337 miles (542.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253 miles (407.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Creek and Gardnerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Creek and Gardnerville.
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Start on Frisco Drive
2987 ft · 2 min · Frisco Drive
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Turn left onto Glen Haven Drive
1321 ft · 1 min · Glen Haven Drive
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Turn left onto Spring Creek Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Spring Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto Lamoille Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lamoille Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lamoille Highway
33 m · 4 sec · Lamoille Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lamoille Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Lamoille Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto Silver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Street
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Continue on Mountain City Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain City Highway
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Turn left onto I 80 West: Reno
1746 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
251.8 mi · 4 hr 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 BUS West, US 95 ALT South: East Fernley, Yerington
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Truck Inn Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Truck Inn Way
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Continue on Farm District Road
104 m · 9 sec · Farm District Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farm District Road
52 m · 4 sec · Farm District Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farm District Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Farm District Road
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Turn right onto Cottonwood Lane
1.3 mi · 2 min · Cottonwood Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward California Emigrant Trail
23 m · 1 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
2.6 mi · 3 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward California Emigrant Trail
39 m · 2 sec · California Emigrant Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto California Emigrant Trail
18.5 mi · 23 min · California Emigrant Trail
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East William Street
607 ft · 15 sec · East William Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 580 South, US 395 South, US 50 West: Minden, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe
1913 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Carson City Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell Memorial Freeway
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Turn left onto South Carson Street
11 mi · 14 min · South Carson Street
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Take the exit slight right
149 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Woodfords Road
1740 ft · 43 sec · Woodfords Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road
44 m · 2 sec · County Road
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.4 km · 3 min
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Turn right onto Gilman Avenue
21 m · 1 sec · Gilman Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gilman Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Creek and Gardnerville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
252 mi · 04h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Spring Creek and Chance Snow Showers near Gardnerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Creek to Gardnerville?
The road trip is about 337 miles (542.3 km) and usually takes 05h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Spring Creek and 168.3 miles from Gardnerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253 miles (407.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.87 one way or $117.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Spring Creek and Chance Snow Showers near Gardnerville.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Creek and Gardnerville. Straight-line distance: 252.98 mi (407.13 km).
#1 Spring Creek
Census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 12,361 |
| Coordinates | 40.7265900, -115.5859000 |
| Altitude | 1725 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardnerville
City in Nevada, United States of America
| Population | 5,656 |
| Coordinates | 38.9413000, -119.7496200 |
| Altitude | 1448 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gilman Avenue (-119.749776, 38.941415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 542 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $58.87 | $117.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $63.47 | $126.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $66.18 | $132.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $75.69 | $151.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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